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Tenacious Learner Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Early - Paraphrase

Hi teachers,
Would 'in the early part of the morning' be a paraphrase for 'early' in the context?
If the paraphrase is right, would there be another word for 'early' in it?
Peter has got lots of time for breakfast because he always gets up early, at 7:00.

Thanks in advance.
  

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The original version specifies a precise time (ie 7:00). 'In the early part of the morning' is an imprecise expression.. Clive:

— Clive

  • The original version specifies a precise time (ie 7:00).
  • 'In the early part of the morning' is an imprecise expression..
  • Clive:
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The original version specifies a precise time (ie 7:00).

'In the early part of the morning' is an imprecise expression..

Clive:
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CliveThe original version specifies a precise time (ie 7:00).'In the early part of the morning' is an imprecise expression..Clive:
Hi Clive,
Thanks! That's true. It doesn't match.
But 'before the expected/usual time', doesn't work either.
Is there one?

TL
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Sorry, I'm not exactly clear on what you are asking about.
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CliveSorry, I'm not exactly clear on what you are asking about.
Hi Clive,
I would like to know if there is one paraphrase that works for 'early' in my original sentence.

TL
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Peter has got lots of time for breakfast because he always gets up early, at 7:00.

I would like to know if there is one paraphrase that works for 'early' in my original sentence.

eg Peter has got lots of time for breakfast because he is an early riser, who gets up at 7:00.
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Cliveeg Peter has got lots of time for breakfast because he is an early riser, who gets up at 7:00.
Hi Clive,
Thanks! That's a great one, 'early riser', who is a person who gets up early in the morning.
I didn't know that phrase, I've just looked at it right now.

If my original sentence didn't have, 'at 7:00', then it will work to say, 'in the
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in the early part of the morning seems a bit stilted to me.

I suggest
eg early in the morning
eg in the early morning

Clive
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Hi Clive,
Thank you for your suggestions and all your replies.
I have no more no questions on this matter.

TL
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